Description
This Caprese Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer bursting with fresh flavors of cherry tomatoes, basil, and three cheeses. Perfect for dipping with bread, crackers, or chips.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into chunks
- 8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the tomato mixture in a greased baking dish.
- Layer sour cream, chopped basil, mozzarella chunks, provolone, and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a stronger basil flavor, add extra fresh basil on top before serving.
- Use a mix of cheeses you love for a different flavor profile.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving for parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian